The Battle Line Rivalry Trophy is up for grabs in Week 14 as the No. 23 Missouri Tigers (7-4, 3-4 SEC) head to Fayetteville to face the reeling Arkansas Razorbacks (2-9, 0-7 SEC). Missouri, riding momentum toward a potential New Year’s Six bowl, looks to extend their dominance in this SEC West-East clash under interim Razorbacks coach Bobby Petrino. Arkansas, mired in a nine-loss nightmare after a midseason coaching change, desperately needs a signature win to avoid the program’s worst mark since 2008. With high-powered offenses on both sides, this could devolve into a track meet—expect fireworks, pig puns, and a golden boot trophy in the balance.
Venue Location
The action unfolds at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This 72,000-seat fortress, opened in 1938 and renovated in 2013, is known for its raucous “Calling the Hogs” chants and hilltop views. It’s a 250-mile drive from Columbia, drawing sellout crowds for rivalry week. The stadium’s turf surface favors speed, but November chill could test deep balls.
Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET)
Broadcast: SEC Network (primary), with streaming on ESPN app and Fubo. Radio: Missouri’s 560 AM (Tiger Radio Network); Arkansas’ 95.3 FM (Razorback Sports Network).
Weather Updates
Fayetteville in late November delivers crisp, fan-friendly conditions with a bite after sunset. Forecast for game day: Partly cloudy skies with a high of 58°F (14°C) and a low around 38°F (3°C). Winds: Light 6-10 mph from the north, with a 15% chance of scattered showers in the afternoon. Dry field expected, but cooling temps may favor run games late—ideal for Missouri’s ground attack, though Arkansas’ home humidity could slicken passes if mist hits.
Injury Report
Missouri’s depth has masked early-season hits, but QB stability remains key. Arkansas reports a clean bill post-midseason shuffle, though depth issues persist from a grueling slate.
Missouri Tigers:
| Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| Sam Horn | QB | Out | Leg (suffered midseason; season-ending) | Backup to Pribula; Missouri’s passing game (1921 yds from Pribula) unaffected, but depth tested in blowouts. |
| D. Fowlkes | WR | Out | Undisclosed (since Nov. 26) | Slot receiver (15 rec, 200 yds); shifts targets to Theo Wease Jr. (45 rec, 650 yds)—offense ranks 25th in scoring (32.3 PPG). |
| Beau Pribula | QB | Probable | Leg (Oct. 25 vs. Vanderbilt; limited early week) | Starter looked sharp in practice; 67.7% completion, 15 TDs—if sidelined, drops efficiency (team 4-1 with him healthy). |
| Jalen Berger | RB | Probable | Ankle (rotated last two games) | Rotational back (400 yds); Ahmad Hardy (1,403 yds) carries load. |
Overall: Seven players limited per SEC reports; defense intact (top-40 rush D).
Arkansas Razorbacks:
| Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| Kani Walker | CB | Available | Concussion (Sept. vs. Ole Miss; cleared weeks ago) | Starting corner back; bolsters secondary (ranks 110th pass D, 280 yds allowed/game). |
| No major updates | Various | Full participation | Clean report post-Tennessee (Oct. 11) | O-line shuffled (35 sacks allowed, 120th nationally); run game (Ja’Quinden Jackson, 900 yds) primary focus. |
Overall: No new injuries listed; Petrino’s “next-man-up” has stabilized, but 0-7 SEC skid exposes talent gaps.
Player Matchups
This SEC slugfest hinges on explosive backs and shaky secondaries. Missouri’s balance (top-25 offense) exploits Arkansas’ woes (118th defense).
Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy vs. Arkansas Front Seven: Hardy (1,403 yds, 15 TDs, 6.6 YPC) is a workload beast, powering Missouri’s 150+ rush games. Arkansas’ D-line (bottom-50 vs. run, 180 yds allowed/game) tires late. Edge: Hardy—Razorbacks 0-5 when allowing 150+ rush yds.
Arkansas RB Ja’Quinden Jackson vs. Missouri Defense: Jackson (est. 900 yds, 8 TDs) anchors a ground-first attack. Missouri’s front (top-40 rush D, 110 yds allowed) stuffs backs (3.2 YPC allowed). Edge: Missouri—Hardy/Jackson duel could hit 200 combined yds, but Tigers win time of possession.
Missouri QB Beau Pribula (probable) vs. Arkansas Secondary: Pribula (1,921 pass yds, 15 TDs) carves short zones. Arkansas’ DBs (Kani Walker available) rank 110th in pass efficiency, vulnerable to screens. Edge: Pribula—Missouri 5-1 when he tops 200 yds.
Arkansas QB (TBD, post-Petrino) vs. Missouri Pass Rush: Razorbacks’ signal-caller (est. 2,200 yds combined) faces Missouri’s edges (28 sacks, top-30 havoc). Edge: Missouri—Arkansas 1-8 when sacked 3+ times.
Missouri: Bowl-eligible with wins over ranked foes; SOS 45th nationally.
Arkansas: Non-con wins only; toughest SEC slate (lost to top-15 teams by avg. 20 pts).
Recent Team Forms
Missouri Tigers: Eli Drinkwitz’s squad rebounded from a midseason dip, winning their last two (incl. vs. Oklahoma) to hit 7-4—first back-to-back winning seasons since 2017-18. Offense exploded (355 total pts, 32.3 PPG), led by Hardy’s ground dominance. Defense opportunistic (18 TOs forced). Morale: CFP fringe dreams alive; 4-1 ATS in wins.
Arkansas Razorbacks: Petrino’s interim stint couldn’t stem the tide—losses to Auburn (33-24), Miss State (38-35) highlight close-but-no-cigar woes (avg. 28 PPG scored, 35 allowed). Run game gritty (140 YPG), but turnovers (18 given) and O-line collapses kill drives. Morale: Spoiler mode; 2-9 worst since ’08, but home underdogs 3-2 ATS.
Series History
The Battle Line Rivalry, formalized in 2014 with a golden boot trophy, revives a 1906 matchup. All-time: Missouri leads 11-4 (8-2 since 2014). Missouri holds the trophy after 2024’s win. At Razorback Stadium: Split 2-2. Missouri’s three-game streak longest since joining SEC. Avg. score: 31-24; overs in 9/15.
| Year | Winner | Score | Notes |
| 2024 | Missouri | 28-24 | Thriller in Columbia |
| 2023 | Missouri | 48-24 | Offensive clinic |
| 2022 | Missouri | 41-27 | Bowl berth clincher |
| 2021 | Arkansas | 31-28 | Razorbacks upset |
| 2020 | Missouri | 30-27 OT | Double-OT epic |
Betting Trends
Missouri: 6-5 ATS (54.5%); 4-2 ATS as road favorites. 7-4 O/U; overs in 5/6 SEC road games. 6-2 SU as fave (75%). Vs. sub-.500: 5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS.
Arkansas: 4-7 ATS (36.4%); 3-4 ATS as home dogs. 6-5 O/U; overs in 4/5 home losses. 1-8 SU as underdog (11.1%). Rivalry: 2-3 SU but 3-2 ATS last 5.
Series Trends: Favorite covers 8/11; overs hit 9/15 (avg. 55 pts). Road teams 3-2 SU recent; Missouri 4-1 ATS in last 5 tilts. Advanced: FPI gives Missouri 62% win prob. Missouri 25th offensive SP+; Arkansas 115th overall.
Game Odds
Missouri Tigers – 2.5
Arkansas Razorbacks 55
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
